How far is New Berlin, WI from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN is about 581.7 miles (936.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 491.6 miles (791.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
581.65 mi
11h 05m
Flight
491.65 mi
791.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
491.65 mi
Kilometers
791.24 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
581.65 mi
Kilometers
936.07 km
Drive Time
11h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-15T15:27
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:05 PM to 6:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Berlin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From New Berlin
291 mi
05h 32m
To Franklin
290.7 mi
05h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on West National Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Moorland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road

    111 m · 7 sec · South Moorland Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    566 ft · 11 sec · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Rock Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    32.8 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · North Skokie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  25. 25

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Indiana Toll Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    1534 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1028 ft · 38 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  34. 34

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    282.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min

  36. 36

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  42. 42

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
285 mi · 49%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 26%
North-South Freeway
32.8 mi · 6%
North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 3%
I 65 South
16.9 mi · 3%
Indiana Toll Road
14.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

283 mi · 05h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.1 mi
491.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
05h 32m from New Berlin
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Partly Cloudy near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Franklin?

The road trip is about 581.7 miles (936.1 km) and usually takes 11h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291 miles from New Berlin and 290.7 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 491.6 miles (791.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.38 one way or $154.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Partly Cloudy near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whiteland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whiteland.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 491.65 mi (791.24 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 936 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.52 gal
77.69 L · about $77.38
Round trip
$154.76
41.04 gal · 155.38 L
Estimated CO2
182.4 kg one way
Round trip: 364.7 kg / 804 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $77.38 $154.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.27 $174.54
Premium $4.65 $95.50 $191.00
Diesel $5.30 $108.84 $217.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Franklin. The current time is 15:27:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.